EDC now working on a triple crown of projects
First in a series Eight years ago this week, Corey Murphy began serving as the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Director. Since then, he and his dedicated team consisting of Penny York and Kelli Wasson have become such good jugglers, local officials hope the circus doesn’t lure them away. Murphy […]
READ MOREEDC Receives EPA Grant
New Castle Henry County Economic Development (EDC) has recently secured $400,000 in grant funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a competitive grant application process. The funding is through the US EPA Brownfields Program and is earmarked to support the redevelopment of brownfields that have contamination or suspected contamination with […]
READ MORELooking for Henry County’s ‘brand’; EDC starts mission to boost local tourism
Plan your next trip to Henry County! The Convention and Visitors Bureau has teamed up with the county Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to put a new focus on local tourism efforts. In turn, the EDC hopes to grow hometown pride and develop a core identity for Henry County. The relationship […]
READ MOREEDC director’s 3 wishes granted by Commissioners
New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corp. President Corey Murphy was a man on three monumental missions Wednesday night. Murphy brought three requests to the County Commissioners at their January meeting. Each could be described as a beacon of hope for Henry County. No impediments for home rehabilitation Murphy requested and […]
READ MOREShafer Leadership Academy Brings Bias Training to New Castle and Henry County
By Kate H. Elliott New Castle City Councilman Aaron Dicken has long understood bias, yet he joined nearly 70 of his fellow county leaders and businesses owners during a virtual workshop about bias and micro-aggressions. “Everyone can grow, no matter where they are,” Dicken said. “Given the climate of what’s […]
READ MOREGrow Your Business in Henry County
A new speculative (shell) building project is underway in New Castle, Indiana. The new construction will become New Castle-Henry County Industrial Park’s third spec building. The newest spec building is currently available to interested buyers. The building sits on 15 (+/-) acres and will be 50,000 sq. ft. upon completion […]
READ MOREEDC director counts blessings in difficult year; Even in COVID-19, thankful for a lot in 2020
Corey Murphy, like many, many others in Henry County, will be glad when the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31 when the tumultuous, tragic and trying year known as 2020 will at last, be over. Yet, the local president of New Castle-Henry County Economic Development was also counting his blessings […]
READ MOREMain Street, County Council announce new business grants; Up to $3,000 to adapt for COVID precautions
New Castle Main Street has opened a winter round of grant funding to provide direct financial assistance for Henry County small businesses and organizations. […]
READ MOREUnderstanding and Responding to Implicit Bias and Micro-Aggressions: Workshop Happening December 1
Biases can be a difficult topic to address in the workplace. The New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation is working with Shafer Leadership Academy to present a workshop to help understand and respond to biases, even those that are unknown. The virtual workshop will be offered twice on Tuesday, December […]
READ MOREDanielle Houser Finds The Best of Both Worlds
Danielle Houser vividly remembers riding bikes and playing outside with her friends as a young child. She never felt worried about her surroundings, because she knew her community was safe and welcoming to everyone. This is one of many reasons why Danielle has continued to call Henry County home after college graduation. […]
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